The GEnx commercial aviation engine family achieved a milestone of two million flight hours with South Asian airlines. The first GEnx was delivered in the region in 2012 with 90 GEnx engines now powering Air India, Vistara and Biman Bangladesh flights.
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“The GEnx engine has been instrumental in supporting South Asia’s aviation growth. This milestone is a testament to its engineering excellence and technology maturity,” said Mahendra Nair, Group Vice President for Commercial Program at GE Aerospace, during a visit to New Delhi. “We continue to support our customers’ business goals, with our best technology and services offerings.”
“We are proud of our long relationships with the South Asian airlines, including most recently Air India as it plans expansion of operations with 20 new wide-body aircraft that will be powered by 40 GEnx engines,” said Vikram Rai, South Asia Chief Executive Officer, GE Aerospace.
“GE Aerospace has been a trusted partner in our journey towards expanding our wide-body operations, and the GEnx engine has consistently delivered in terms of reliability, efficiency, and sustainability,” said Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India. “As we continue to grow our fleet, we are confident that the GEnx engine will play a critical role in helping us achieve our operational goals.”
As a preferred choice for airlines worldwide, powering Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner and the 747-8, the GEnx engine showcases a leap forward in propulsion technology. The engine’s superior performance contributes to reduced operating costs and a lower carbon footprint, aligning with the global aviation industry’s sustainability goals by making it 15% more fuel-efficient and emitting up to 15% less CO2 than its predecessor, the CF6 engine.
In March 2023, the GEnx engines powered the first widebody aircraft on a long-haul route to India using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Vistara’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flew from Charleston, South Carolina, to New Delhi on a blend of 30% SAF with conventional jet fuel.